Feeler: Tranny Swap?
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Feeler: Tranny Swap?
Okay, so I got my '07 stormy blu off some auction and got a ridiculous deal on it...
but I am coming from an evo V so the transition to the Auto from the 5spd box i used to ahv hasnt quite kicked in yet... but i am indeed missing it...
I've been toying with the idea of a complete conversion to the 6spd manual box but im told it is not only costly but tricky...
Since I'm not one to run from tricky.. I was kinda curious if anyone wanted wat i had
a practically brand new transmission with less than 2k on it...
Authorized Mazda Dealer could sign & send documents to confirm its condition etc. but I think I really want that manual setup.
Your thoughts are all welcome.
but I am coming from an evo V so the transition to the Auto from the 5spd box i used to ahv hasnt quite kicked in yet... but i am indeed missing it...
I've been toying with the idea of a complete conversion to the 6spd manual box but im told it is not only costly but tricky...
Since I'm not one to run from tricky.. I was kinda curious if anyone wanted wat i had
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Authorized Mazda Dealer could sign & send documents to confirm its condition etc. but I think I really want that manual setup.
Your thoughts are all welcome.
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Wiring harness, brake MC, PCM, gauge cluster, radiator, carbon fiber driveshaft, powerplant frame and some other bits. Oh, and the transmission.
Clutch pedal and bracket, center console and brake pedal.
Sell the car and buy one with the proper transmission. If you got such a great deal, you will make money on the transaction.
Clutch pedal and bracket, center console and brake pedal.
Sell the car and buy one with the proper transmission. If you got such a great deal, you will make money on the transaction.
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I know it's a lot of work but I'm prepared + not everyone has the option to just go out and buy, I'm kind of stuck in an area where they don't really ship the RX8 by default.
So I have to go on auctions myself or find what I can and buy ...
I would really be interested in getting all that stuff and converting to the manual, I'm sure it cannot be that difficult, who knows, probably someone has done it.
Or is interested in goin auto ??? :P
So I have to go on auctions myself or find what I can and buy ...
I would really be interested in getting all that stuff and converting to the manual, I'm sure it cannot be that difficult, who knows, probably someone has done it.
Or is interested in goin auto ??? :P
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that's an assumption given where you guys live and the availability of such options.
i live in jamaica, there's like 2 other rx8 here, no one is selling theirs.
i live in jamaica, there's like 2 other rx8 here, no one is selling theirs.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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very true...
in fact i was owning the highway the other day... @ 180 on the 4th gear, till my girlfriend was like, if you have 6 gears does that mean u havent maxed out yet
and i was like ...
"mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmhmmmm"
in fact i was owning the highway the other day... @ 180 on the 4th gear, till my girlfriend was like, if you have 6 gears does that mean u havent maxed out yet
and i was like ...
"mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmhmmmm"
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Okay, so I got my '07 stormy blu off some auction and got a ridiculous deal on it...
but I am coming from an evo V so the transition to the Auto from the 5spd box i used to ahv hasnt quite kicked in yet... but i am indeed missing it...
I've been toying with the idea of a complete conversion to the 6spd manual box but im told it is not only costly but tricky...
Since I'm not one to run from tricky.. I was kinda curious if anyone wanted wat i had
a practically brand new transmission with less than 2k on it...
Authorized Mazda Dealer could sign & send documents to confirm its condition etc. but I think I really want that manual setup.
Your thoughts are all welcome.
but I am coming from an evo V so the transition to the Auto from the 5spd box i used to ahv hasnt quite kicked in yet... but i am indeed missing it...
I've been toying with the idea of a complete conversion to the 6spd manual box but im told it is not only costly but tricky...
Since I'm not one to run from tricky.. I was kinda curious if anyone wanted wat i had
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Authorized Mazda Dealer could sign & send documents to confirm its condition etc. but I think I really want that manual setup.
Your thoughts are all welcome.
I would like to see how a 5speed compares to a 6speed with FI.
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